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Table of contents

1 Your mobile ��4

1.1 Keys and connectors .............................................................................................. 4

1.2 Getting started ....................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Home screen ......................................................................................................... 8

2 Text input��17

2.1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard .............................................................................. 17

2.2 Text editing ..........................................................................................................18

3 Phone call, Call log and Contacts �� 19

3.1 Phone .................................................................................................................. 19

3.2 Placing a call ....................................................................................................... 19

3.3 Answering or rejecting a call................................................................................ 20

3.4 Managing multiple calls ....................................................................................... 24

3.5 Call log ................................................................................................................ 25

3.6 Contacts .............................................................................................................. 25

3.7 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing ..........................................................28

4 Messages �� 30

4.1 Write message ..................................................................................................... 30

5 Gmail �� 33

6 Calendar & Alarm clock �� 37

6.1 Calendar .............................................................................................................. 37

6.2 Clock ................................................................................................................... 39

7 Getting connected �� 42

7.1 Connecting to the Internet .................................................................................... 42

7.2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices .......................................................................... 43

7.3 Connecting to a computer .................................................................................... 45

7.4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection ...................................................... 45

7.5 Connecting to virtual private networks ................................................................. 46

8 Camera �� 48

9 Google applications �� 50

9.1 Play Store ............................................................................................................ 50

9.2 Chrome ................................................................................................................ 50

9.3 Maps ................................................................................................................... 51

9.4 YouTube ............................................................................................................... 51

9.5 Drive .................................................................................................................... 51

9.6 YT Music .............................................................................................................. 52

9.7 Play Movies & TV .................................................................................................52

9.8 Duo ...................................................................................................................... 52

9.9 Photos ................................................................................................................. 52

10 Settings �� 53

10.1 Network & internet ............................................................................................... 53

10.2 Connected devices ............................................................................................... 54

10.3 Apps & notifications ............................................................................................. 54

10.4 Battery ................................................................................................................. 55

10.5 Smart Manager .................................................................................................... 55

10.6 Display ................................................................................................................. 55

10.7 Sound .................................................................................................................. 55

10.8 Storage ................................................................................................................ 55

10.9 Security ............................................................................................................... 55

10.10 Accounts .............................................................................................................. 56

10.11 Accessibility ......................................................................................................... 56

10.12 Google ................................................................................................................. 56

10.13 Privacy .................................................................................................................56

10.14 Location ............................................................................................................... 56

10.15 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls ....................................................................56

10.16 System ................................................................................................................ 56

10.17 About phone ........................................................................................................ 57

11 Making the most of your phone �� 58

11.1 FOTA Upgrade ......................................................................................................58

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Safety and use �� 59

Your mobile ��

1�1 Keys and connectors

Headset connector

Touch screen

Back

This product meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6 W/kg. The specific maximum SAR values can be found on page 67 of this user guide.

When carrying the product or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are

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not making a phone call.

Micro-USB Connector

Front camera Indicator light

Recent Apps

Home

Back camera

SIM card/ microSDTM

card slot The Google Assistant Button

Back

• Tap to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the

notification panel, etc.

Home

• From any application or screen, tap to return to the Home screen.

• Touch and hold to activate Google Assistant.

Recent Apps

• Tap to open a thumbnail list of apps you've worked with recently. Tap a thumbnail to

open an app. Swipe up on the screen to remove a specific thumbnail from the list, or tap Clear All to remove all thumbnails from the list.

Flash

Volume key

Power key

Speaker

The Google Assistant Button (on the left side of the device)

• Press to access the Google Assistant

Power key

• Press: Lock the screen or light up the screen.

• Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off, Restart, Screenshot,

Airplane mode, or Emergency mode.

• Press and hold the Power key for more than 8 seconds to force restart.

• Press and hold the Power key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.

Volume Keys

• During a call, adjusts the earpiece or headset volume.

• While listening to music, video or streaming, adjusts the media volume.

• Adjusts the ringtone volume.

• Mutes the ringtone of an incoming call.

• While using the camera, press Volume up or down key to take a photo.

1�2 Getting started

1�2�1 Set up

Installing or removing the SIM card and microSDTM card

To access the SIM tray, insert the SIM pin into the pinhole outside of the SIM tray. The SIM tray will pop open, then gently remove the SIM tray from the slot.

To install SIM/microSDTM card, place the SIM/microSDTM card with the chip facing down into the SIM card tray and then slide it into its slot. To remove SIM/microSDTM card, push up on the chip side of the cards inside the SIM tray.

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Charging the battery

1�3 Home screen

You can bring all of the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Tap the Home key to get instant access to the Home screen.

Status bar

• Status/notification indicators

• Drag down to open the Notification panel.

It is advised that you fully charge your battery ( ). Connect the charger to your phone and an outlet. Charging status is indicated by the percentage on screen while the phone is powered off. The percentage increases as the phone is charged.

To reduce power consumption and energy waste when the battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from your phone; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or backgroundrunning applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.

1�2�2 Power on your phone

Hold down the Power key until the phone powers on, unlock your phone (swipe, PIN, password, pattern) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed.

If you do not know your PIN/password or pattern, or if you have forgotten it, contact your service provider. Do not leave your PIN/password or pattern, with your phone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use.

Set up your phone for the first time

The first time you power on the phone, you should set the following options: language, mobile data, Google service, and date & time.

The Home screen is provided in an extended format to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts, etc. Slide the Home screen horizontally to get a complete view.

Tap an icon to open an application, folder, etc.

Favorite Applications tray

•Tap to open the application.

•Touch and hold to move or change applications.

1�2�3 Power off your phone

Hold down the Power key from any screen until the phone options appear, select Power off.

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1�3�1 Using the touchscreen

Tap

To open an application, tap it with your finger.

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold the item to view options for the item, such as Move, Remove, and more.

Drag

Place your finger on the screen to drag an object to another location.

Slide/Swipe

Slide or swipe on the screen to scroll through the applications, images, web pages, and more.

Pinch/Spread

Place two fingers on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.

Rotate

Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways to have a better view. Auto-rotate can be changed at any time in Settings .

1�3�2 Status bar

From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information.

Status icons

GSM only Alarm is set

WCDMA only Connected to a Wi-Fi network

LTE only Speakerphone is on

Signal strength No SIM card inserted

No signal Battery is charging

Airplane mode Battery is very low

Bluetooth connected Battery is low

Headset connected Battery is partially drained

GPS is on Battery is full

Vibrate mode

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Notification icons

New Gmail message Missed call

New text or multimedia message An open Wi-Fi network is available

Upcoming event Uploading data

Screenshot error Downloading data

Screenshot captured System update available

Drag down the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel or Notification panel. Drag up to close the panels.

Notification panel

When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification panel to read the detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the notification within the respective app.

With the Notification panel open, drag down again to see the Quick Settings menu.

Tap to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain).

Quick settings panel

Drag down the Notification panel to open the Quick Settings panel, where you can enable or disable functions or change modes by tapping the icons.

Tap to open the full Settings menu.

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1�3�3 Search bar

The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information within applications, the phone or the web.

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1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen

To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc.

To create a screen unlock pattern

• Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

• Draw your own pattern.

Draw your unlock pattern

 Search by text

• Touch the Search bar from the Home screen.

• Type the text/phrase you want to search for.

• Touch the icon on the keyboard if you want to search on the web.

 Search by voice

• Touch from the Search bar to display a dialog screen.

• Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search results will display for you to

select from.

To create a screen unlock PIN/Password

• Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN or

Password�

• Set your PIN or password.

To lock phone screen

Press the Power key once to lock the screen.

To unlock phone screen

Press the power key once to light up the screen, draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter PIN or password, etc. to unlock the screen.

Touch to confirm by drawing pattern again

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1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen

Add

You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer.

Reposition

Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the favorite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen.

Remove

Touch and hold the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag the item up to the top of the

Remove icon, and release after the item turns grey.

Create folders

To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the Home screen and the favorite tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open it and touch the folder’s title bar to input the new name.

Wallpaper customization

Touch and hold the Home screen then touch Wallpapers to customize wallpaper.

1�3�6 Widgets and recently used applications

Consult widgets

Touch and hold the Home screen to enter applications and widgets list.

Slide left and right to view all applications and widgets. Touch Widgets to access the ca tegory directly.

To return to the Home screen, touch the Home button .

Consult recently used applications

To consult recently used applications, touch Recent APPs from the Home screen. Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the related application.

Slide horizontally to view all thumbnails of recently used applications.

Touch one thumbnail and slide it up to remove it.

Swipe right and touch CLEAR ALL to activate the system's one key boost which clears memory used by recent applications.

1�3�7 Volume adjustment

Using the Volume key

Press the Volume key to adjust the volume. To activate the vibrate mode, press the Volume down or up key and touch . While in vibrate mode, press the Volume down or up key and touch to activate the silent mode.

Using the Settings Menu

Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Sound to set the volume for media, Alarm, Ring, Notification, etc. to your preference.

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Text input ��

2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard

Onscreen keyboard settings

Swipe up on the Home screen, select Settings > System > Language & input > Virtual Keyboard and a series of settings will become available for your selection.

2�1�1 Android keyboard

2�2 Text editing

You can edit the text you have entered�

• Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit.

• Drag the tabs to change the highlighted selection.

• The following options will show: Cut, Copy, Paste, Share.

Touch to enter text or numbers.

Touch to enter voice input.

Touch to switch "abc/Abc"

mode; Touch and hold to

switch "ABC" mode.

Touch to access number,

symbols input keyboard.

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Touch to select emoji.

You can also insert new text�

• Touch where you want to type, or touch and hold the blank area, the cursor will blink, and the tab

will show. Drag the tab to move the cursor.

• If you have selected any text, touch the tab to show the Paste and Select all options which allows

you to paste immediately.

International call

Phone call, Call log and Contacts ��

3�1 Phone ��

3�2 Placing a call

You can easily make a call using Phone . Swipe up on the Home screen, and select Phone .

Display the suggested

number(s).

Touch and hold to access voicemail.

Enter the desired number from the keyboard directly or select a contact from Contacts or Call log then touch to place the call.

The number you entered can be saved to Contacts by touching Create new contact .

If you make a mistake, you can delete the incorrect digits by touching .

To hang up a call, touch .

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To dial an international call, touch and hold to enter “+”, then enter the international country prefix followed by the full phone number and finally touch .

Emergency call

If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and touch to make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code.

3�3 Answering or rejecting a call

When you receive a call:

• Touch to answer;

• Touch to reject;

• Touch to reject the call by sending a preset message.

• Touch to reject the call with a reminder.

To mute the ringtone volume of an incoming call, press the Volume up/down key.

3�3�1 Calling your voicemail

Your voicemail is provided by your network to avoid missing calls. It works like an answering machine that you can consult at any time.

To access your voicemail, touch and hold on the dial pad.

To set your voicemail number, touch the Menu icon from the Phone screen, then touch Settings >

Call settings > Voicemail > Setup > Voicemail number.

3�3�2 During a call

To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key.

Touch to end the current call.

Touch to display the dial pad.

Touch to activate the speaker during the current call. Touch this icon again to deactivate

the speaker.

Touch to mute the current call. Touch this icon again to unmute the call.

Touch to hold the current call. Touch this icon again to retrieve the call.

Touch to add a call.

Touch to view the contact list and details.

During a call:

• Press the Power key to light up the screen when it dims.

To avoid accidentally pressing the touchscreen during a call, the screen will automatically lock and unlock once the cellphone is placed and removed from your ear.

3�3�3 Call settings

Touch the Menu icon from the Phone screen, then touch Settings > Call settings, the following options are available:

Voicemail

Touch to access voicemail service and number settings.

• Service

Opens a dialog box where you can select your provider's voicemail service or another service.

• Setup

If you are using your provider's voicemail service, this opens a dialog box where you can enter the phone number to use for listening to and managing your voicemail.

• Notifications

Touch to select the notification sound.

Fixed Dialing Numbers

Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) is a service mode of SIM, where outgoing calls are restricted to a set of phone numbers. These numbers are added to the FDN list. The most common practical application of FDN is for parents to restrict the phone numbers to which their children can dial. For security reasons, you’ll be prompted to enable FDN by entering SIM PIN2 which is usually acquired from your service provider or SIM maker.

Call forwarding

Select to always forward your calls or when you are busy, unavailable, or unreachable.

Additional settings

Touch to access other voice call settings.

Caller ID: Touch to use default operator settings to display my number in outgoing calls.

Call waiting: Mark the checkbox to notify you of new incoming calls during a call.

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Other settings

Quick responses

Touch to edit quick responses which will be used when you reject a call with messages.

Dial pad tones

Touch to turn on/off the tones for the dial pad.

Accessibility

• Hearing aids

Mark the checkbox to enable hearing aid compatibility.

• Noise reduction

Mark the checkbox to suppress background noise during calls.

Quick dial

Touch to call or send messages to the quick contact. Long press to replace or delete the quick contact.

Incoming call full screen

Mark the checkbox to enable full screen for incoming calls.

CONTACTS SETTINGS

Import/Export

Import or export contacts between phone storage and microSD card, or share contacts.

Merge contacts

Touch to merge duplicate contacts.

Manage account

Touch to add, remove, and setup your Google and other supported accounts.

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Display options

• Sort by

To set the contacts display by First name or Last name.

• Name format

To set the name format by First name first or Last name first.

3�4 Managing multiple calls

With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time.

3�4�1 Swap calls

When you accept two calls, touch the contact name or to switch between two lines. The current call will be put on hold and you are able to join the other call.

3�4�2 Conference calls

You can set up a conference call as follows.

• Place a call to the first participant of the conference call.

• Touch to add another call.

• Enter the phone number of the person you want to add to conference. You can also add

participants from Call log or Contacts.

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Depending on your network carrier.

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• Touch to start the conference.

• Touch to end the conference call and disconnect all callers.

3�5 Call log

You can access your call log by touching from the Dial screen. Touch a contact/number to place a call directly.

Touch to view information or further operations.

You can view detailed information of a call, launch a new call or send messages to a contact or number, or add numbers to Contacts, etc.

To clear the entire call log, long press a contact/number, touch to select all, then touch to delete the entire call memory.

3�6 Contacts ��

Contacts enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You can view and create

contacts on your phone.

3�6�1 Consult your Contacts

To access this feature, swipe up on the Home screen, then select Contacts .

Touch to view your

favorite contacts.

Touch to view the contact’s detailed

information.

Touch the Menu icon to display contacts list option menu, following actions are enabled:

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Touch to open menu options.

Touch to search in

Contacts

Touch to add a new contact.

• Group

Touch to add and manage contact group.

• Contacts to display

Choose contacts to display.

• Settings

Touch to change the display of the sort list.

3�6�2 Managing contact groups

The contact group helps you to improve the organization of your contacts. You can add, remove and view groups in the Group screen.

To create a new group, touch and then type the group's name and touch from the group list screen to add persons.

3�6�3 Adding a contact

Touch to create a new contact.

You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down on the screen, you can move from one field to another easily.

Touch to save

Touch to select a picture for the contact.

Touch to expand the label

Touch to add more information

If you want to add more information, touch More to add a new category.

When finished, touch to save.

To exit without saving, you can touch and then select DISCARD to discard your changes.

Add to/remove from Favorites

To add a contact to favorites, you can touch a contact to view details then touch to add the contact to favorites (the star will turn white in color).

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Use Quick contact for Android

Touch a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android, then you can touch the number to make a phone call or to send a message.

To remove a contact from favorites, touch on the contact details screen.

3�6�4 Editing your contacts

To edit contact information, touch . When finished, touch .

Change a contact’s default phone number

The default phone number (the number which has priority when making a call or sending a message) will always be displayed under the contact name.

To change the default phone number, touch and hold the number you want to set as the default number from the contact's details screen, then select Set default.

This choice is only available when the contact has more than one number.

Set ringtone for a contact

On the contact's detail screen, touch to set ringtone.

Delete a contact

To delete a contact, touch and hold the contacts and then touch to delete select contacts.

The contact you have deleted will also be removed from other applications on the phone or web the next time you synchronize your phone.

3�6�5 Communicating with your contacts

From the contact list, you can communicate with your contacts by making a call or exchanging messages.

To launch a call to a contact, touch the contact to enter the detail screen, then touch the number.

To send a message to a contact, touch the contact to enter the detail screen, then touch on the right side of the number.

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Only phone and account contacts can be added to Favorites.

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You can only set a ringtone for established contacts.

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The icons available on the Quick Contact panel depend on the information you have for the contact and the applications and accounts on your phone.

3�7 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing

This phone enables you to import or export contacts between SIM card and phone storage.

From the Contacts screen, tap the Menu icon to open the options menu, tap Settings > Import/ Export, select the location to copy contacts from, tap Next, select the location to copy contacts to, tap Next.

To import/export a single contact, select the contact you want to import/export, and tap to confirm.

To import/export all contacts from/to your SIM card, tap and then tap to confirm.

Share a single contact or multiple contacts with others by sending the contact's vCard to them via Bluetooth, Gmail, etc.

Tap a contact you want to share, tap the Menu icon and tap Share from the contact details screen, choose a phone number and select the application to perform this action.

3�7�1 Displaying contacts

You can configure which group of contacts, for each account, you want to display in the Contacts list. Touch and touch Contacts to display from the contact list screen, then you can choose contacts to display.

3�7�2 Merging contacts

To avoid duplication, you can add any new contact information to existing contacts in a single action.

Touch and touch Settings > Merge contacts from the contacts list screen, then you can merge duplicate contacts.

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Only applicable for phone contacts.

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Messages ��

You can create, edit, and receive SMS and MMS with this phone.

To access this feature, swipe up on the Home screen, then select Messages .

4�1 Write message

On the message list screen, touch the new message icon to write text/multimedia messages.

Touch to search in all messages.

• Touch to view the whole message thread.

• Touch & hold to activate delete mode.

Touch to create a new message

Sending a text message

Enter the mobile phone number of the recipient in the To bar or touch to add recipients; then touch the Text message bar to type the text of the message. When finished, touch to send the

text message.

An SMS of more than 160 characters will be charged as several SMS. A counter will be displayed on the right of the text box to remind you of how many characters are allowed to be entered in one message. Specific letters (accent) will also increase the size of the SMS, this may cause multiple SMS to be sent to your recipient.

Sending a multimedia message

MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and sounds to other compatible phones and e-mail addresses.

An SMS will be converted to MMS automatically when media files (image, video, audio, slides, etc.) are attached or Subject or email addresses added.

To send a multimedia message, enter the recipient's phone number in the To bar, and touch Text message bar to type the text of the message. Then touch to attach picture and video or touch

to attach audio, emojis, a location, or files.

When finished, touch to send the multimedia message.

Touch to choose an animated emoji as an attachment.

Access Camera to capture a new picture to attach or to access the Gallery application to

select a picture as attachment.

Access Photos application or File manager to select a picture as attachment. Access File

manager to select an image, audio, videos or documents as attachment.

Enter Sound Recorder to record a voice message for attachment.

Share location or give messages access to Location.

4�1�1 Manage messages

When receiving a message, an icon will appear on the status bar as notification. Drag down the status bar to open the Notification panel, touch the new message to open and read it. You can also access the Messaging application and touch the message to open.

Messages are displayed in conversational order.

To reply to a message, touch the current message to enter message composing screen, enter the text, then touch .

Long press an SMS in message details screen. The following message options are available for selection:

This option displays when the message is an SMS. Copy the current message content. You

can paste it to the enter bar of the new message you are going to compose.

Delete the current message.

To access more settings, long press an SMS and touch from the message details screen:

• Share

Touch to share message via message, Bluetooth, Drive, or Gmail.

• Forward

Touch to forward the message to another recipient.

• View details

Touch to view details of the message.

4�1�2 Adjust message settings

You can adjust a set of message settings. From the Messaging application screen, touch and then Settings.

• Default SMS app

Touch to select your default messaging app.

• Notifications

Mark the checkbox to display message notifications in the status bar.

• Hear outgoing message sounds

Touch to enable this function.

• Your current country

Touch to set the country.

• Automatic link previews

Touch to select the settings of previews in messages.

• Advanced

Touch to enable/disable more settings, such as Auto-download MMS, Use simple characters, etc.

• About, terms & privacy

Touch to view the Version info, Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

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• Touch to say something or enter the keyword you want to search for in the searching box

Gmail ��

As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Gmail on your phone can be automatically synchronized with your Gmail account on the web. Unlike other types of email accounts, each message and its replies in Gmail are grouped in your inbox as a single conversation; all emails are organized by labels instead of folders.

To access Gmail

Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Gmail.

To create and send emails

• Touch from the Inbox screen.

• Enter recipient(s)’s email address in the To field, and if necessary, touch and then add a copy

or a blind copy to the message in the Cc or Bcc field.

• Enter the subject and the content of the message.

• Touch and select Attach file to add an attachment.

• Finally, touch to send.

• If you do not want to send the mail out right away, you can touch and Save draft or touch

Back button to save a copy. To view the draft, touch display all labels, then select Drafts.

• If you do not want to send or save the mail, you can touch to discard.

To add a signature to emails, touch the icon from the inbox screen and then touch Settings, choose an account, then touch Mobile Signature.

To receive and read your emails

When a new email arrives, you will be notified by a ringtone or vibration, and will a ppear on Status bar.

Touch and drag down the Status bar to display the Notification panel, touch the new email to view it. Or you can also access the Gmail Inbox label and touch All mail to read it.

You can search for an email by sender, subject, label, etc.

• Touch the Search mail bar from the Inbox screen.

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and touch .

To reply or forward emails

• Reply

When viewing an email, touch to reply to the sender of this mail.

• Reply all

Touch and select “Reply all” to send message to all people in a mail loop.

• Forward

Touch and select “Forward” to forward the received mail to other people.

• Add star

Touch to add star.

• Print

Touch and select "Print" to save the email as PDF and print it.

Managing Emails with Labels

To conveniently manage conversations and messages, you can organize them using a Label.

To view conversations by labels when viewing your inbox or another conversation list, touch to view a list of conversations with that label.

Touch and hold an email to activate batch mode, and produce the following options:

Touch to archive the email message.

Touch to delete the email message.

/ Touch to mark an email message as read or unread.

Touch to show additional options:

• Move to

Touch to move the email to other labels.

• Change labels

Touch to change the label of the email message or conversation.

• Mark important

To Mark the email as important or not important.

• Mute

Touch to mute the email.

• Snooze

Touch to set the notification of the email.

• Report spam

To report the email message/conversation as spam.

Gmail settings

To manage Gmail settings, touch from the inbox screen and then touch Settings.

General settings

• Default notification action

Touch to set the default notification action when touched as Archive or Delete.

• Conversation view

Mark the checkbox to enable group emails in the same conversation together for IMAP, POP3, and Exchange accounts.

• Swipe actions

Touch to select the swipe actions to archive in conversation list.

• Default reply action

Touch to choose the default reply action.

• Open web links in Gmail

Touch to enable the function for faster browsing of the link in the email through Gmail. Otherwise you can only open the link through Chrome.

• Auto-fit messages

Touch to mark the checkbox to shrink messages to fit the screen and allow zooming.

• Auto-advance

Touch to select which screen to show after you delete or archive a conversation.

• Confirm before deleting

Mark the checkbox and you will need to confirm before deleting emails.

• Confirm before archiving

Mark the checkbox and you will need to confirm before archiving emails.

• Confirm before sending

Mark the checkbox and you will need to confirm before sending emails.

Touch an account and the following settings will display:

• Inbox type

To set messages in this inbox as the default important first, Unread first, standard first or priority inbox.

• Inbox categories

Touch to category the emails to Primary, Social, Promotions, Update or Forums�

• Notifications

Select to activate notification when a new email arrives.

• Inbox notifications

Touch to set Play sound, Vibrate and Notify once when each new message arrives.

• Mobile Signature

To add a signature text to the end of each mail you send.

• Vacation responder

Touch to set the notification when on vacation.

• Sync Gmail

Mark the checkbox to turn on/off Gmail sync.

• Days of mail to sync

Touch to set the duration of days for mail sync.

• Manage labels

Touch to open the Label screen, where you can manage synchronization and notifications.

• Download attachments

Mark the checkbox to auto download attachments for recent messages via Wi-Fi.

• Images

Touch to set always show image or ask before showing.

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6�1�2 To create new events

Calendar & Alarm clock ��

6�1 Calendar ��

Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc.

To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Calendar.

6�1�1 Multimode view

You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view.

To change your Calendar view, touch the date title to open a drop-down menu of Day, 3 days, Week and Month for your options. Touch to return to Today's view.

Day view

3 days view

Week view

Month view

You can add new events from any Calendar view.

• Touch and then Event to access new event edit screen.

• Fill in all required information for this new event. If it is a whole-day event, you can select All day.

• When finished, touch Save from the top of the screen.

To quickly create an event from Day, Week view screen, touch an empty spot or an event to open the event details screen of the time you have previously selected. Or you can also touch an empty spot till it turns blue, then tap again to enter New event editing screen.

Important options by touching the Menu key from Calendar main screen:

• Schedule

To set or review your schedule.

• Search

To search in the calendar.

• PC Sync

To set PC Sync.

• Settings

To set a series of Calendar settings.

• Help & feedback

To search for help or send feedback.

6�1�3 Event reminder

If a reminder is set for an event, the upcoming event icon will appear on the Status bar as a notification when the reminder time arrives.

Touch and drag down the status bar to open the notification panel, touch event name to view Calendar notification list.

In Schedule, Day or Week view, touch an event to view its details. Touch a day in Month view to open that day's events.

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6�2 Clock ��

Your mobile phone has a built-in clock.

To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Clock .

6�2�1 Alarm

To set an alarm

From the Clock screen, touch to enter the Alarm screen, touch to set time, when finished, touch OK to confirm. Following options will display:

• Repeat

Touch to select days you want the alarm to sound.

• Default

Touch to select a default ringtone for the alarm.

• Vibrate

Select to activate vibrate mode.

• Label

Touch to set a name for the alarm.

• Delete

Touch to delete the alarm.

• Google Assistant Routine

Touch to add to Google Assistant Routine.

To adjust alarm settings

Touch and select Settings from the Alarm screen, the following options can now be adjusted:

Clock

• Style

Touch to set Analog or Digital style.

• Display time with seconds

Touch to enable the function of display time with seconds.

• Automatic home clock

Will automatically add a home clock while traveling. To disable it, touch to switch .

• Home time zone

Touch to set Home time zone.

• Change date & time

Touch to set up date and time.

Alarms

• Silence after

Touch to select silence time after an alarm.

• Snooze length

Touch to set temporary turn off time of an alarm.

• Alarm volume

Touch to set the volume of an alarm.

• Gradually increase volume

Volume of the ringtone will gradually increase after the timer is set.

• Volume buttons

Touch to set side Volume key behaviors when alarm sounds: Control volume\Snooze\Dismiss�

• Start week on

Touch to set an alarm start on Sunday\Friday\Saturday\Monday.

Timers

• Timer sound

Touch to select a timer ringtone.

• Gradually increase volume

Volume of the ringtone will gradually increase after the timer is set.

• Timer vibrate

Touch to enable/disable timer vibrate function.

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Screen saver

• Style

Touch to set Analog or Digital style.

• Night mode

Touch to enable night mode.

6�2�2 World clock

To view the world clock, touch on the clock screen.

Touch to search for a city.

6�2�3 Timer

From the Clock screen, touch to enter the Timer screen.

Touch to enter numbers to set countdown time.

Touch to activa te Countdown. Or touch Delete to dismiss the ongoing countdown.

6�2�4 Stopwatch

From the Clock screen, touch to enter the Stopwatch screen.

Touch to activa te the stopwatch.

Touch to stop the timer.

Touch Reset to delete the record.

Touch Lap to show a list of records according to the updated time.

Touch Share to share.

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Getting connected��

To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use 4G network or Wi-Fi, whichever is more convenient.

7�1 Connecting to the Internet

7�1�1 4G

The first time you turn on your phone with network signal, it will automatically configure your network service: 4G.

To activate/deactivate Data roaming

When roaming, you can decide to connect/disconnect to a data service.

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > Cellular network.

• Select Roaming to set roaming mode.

• When Data roaming is disabled, you can still perform data exchange with a Wi-Fi connection

(refer to "7�1�2 Wi-Fi").

7�1�2 Wi-Fi

Using Wi-Fi, you can connect to the Internet when your phone is within the range of a wireless network. Wi-Fi can be used on your phone even without a SIM card inserted.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network

• Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi.

• Touch the switch next to Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on or off

• Touch Wi-Fi, the detailed information of detected Wi-Fi networks is displayed in the Wi-Fi

networks section.

• Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If the network you selected is secured, you are required to

enter a password or other credentials (you may contact the network carrier for details). When finished, touch CONNECT.

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Wi-Fi is turned on by default when you power on the phone for the first time.

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To activate notification when a new network is detected

When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within range. The following steps activate the notification function when Wi-Fi is on:

• Swipe up on the Home screen and touch Settings > Network & internet.

• Touch Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preference, then touch Advanced.

• Mark/Unmark the Open Network notification checkbox to activate/deactivate this function.

To add a Wi-Fi network

When Wi-Fi is on, you may add new Wi-Fi networks according to your preference.

• Swipe up on the Home screen and touch Settings > Network & internet.

• Touch Wi-Fi, and then touch Add network.

• Enter the name of the network and any required network information.

• Touch SAVE.

When successfully connected, your phone will be connected automatically the next time you are within the range of this network.

To forget a Wi-Fi network

The following steps prevent automatic connections to networks which you no longer wish to use.

• Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.

• In the Wi-Fi screen, touch Saved networks.

• Touch the name of the saved network and touch FORGET in the dialog that opens.

7�2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology that you can use to exchange data or connect to other Bluetooth devices for various uses.

To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection preference > Bluetooth > Pair New device, your advice and other available ones will show on the screen.

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You are recommended to use TCL Bluetooth headsets, which have been tested and proved

compatible with this phone. You can go to us.alcatelmobile.com for more information about TCL Bluetooth headsets.

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To turn on Bluetooth

• Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection

preference > Bluetooth�

• Touch to activate/deactivate this function.

To make your phone more recognizable, you can change your phone name which is visible to others.

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection preference > Bluetooth.

• Touch Device name and Rename this device.

• Enter a name, and touch RENAME to confirm.

To show received files

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection preference.

• Touch Files received via Bluetooth to view your transfer history.

To pair/connect your phone with a Bluetooth device

To exchange data with another device, you need to turn Bluetooth on and pair your phone with the Bluetooth device with which you want to exchange data.

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Connected devices > Connection preference > Bluetooth.

• Touch Pair new device.

• Touch a Bluetooth device you want to be paired with on the list.

• A dialog will pop up, touch PAIR to confirm.

• If the pairing is successful, your phone will connect to the device.

To disconnect/unpair from a Bluetooth device

• Touch next to the device name

• Touch and FORGET DEVICE to confirm

7�3 Connecting to a computer

With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your microSD card/internal storage and the computer.

To connect/disconnect your phone to the computer:

To connect:

• Use the USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer. You will receive a

notification that the USB is connected.

• Touch the notice to change connect mode, such as No data transfer, File transfer, USB

tethering, etc�

• To disconnect your phone from the computer, unplug the USB cable from your computer's USB

port.

Before using MTP, make sure that the driver (Windows Media Player 11 or higher version) has been installed.

To locate the data you have transferred or downloaded to internal storage, touch Files. All data you have downloaded is stored in Files, where you can view media files (videos, photos, music and others), rename files, install applications into your phone, etc.

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7�4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection

You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via USB cable (USB tethering) or with up to eight devices at once by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

The functions below may incur additional network charges from your network carrier. Extra fees may also be charged in roaming areas.

To share your phone's data connection via USB

Use a USB cable to connect the phone to a USB port on your computer.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > Tethering & portable hotspot�

• Touch the switch next to USB tethering to activate/deactivate this function.

To share your phone's data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > Tethering & portable hotspot�

• Touch Mobile hotspot to activate/deactivate this function.

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You can change your default connection mode via Settings > Connected devices. Some

operations which are available under mass storage are not usable under MTP and PTP.

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To rename or secure your portable hotspot

When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > Tethering & portable hotspot�

• Touch Mobile hotspot to change the network SSID or set your network security.

• Touch OK.

7�5 Connecting to virtual private networks

Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions so that their users can access local network resources when not inside that network, or when connected to a wireless network.

To add a VPN

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > VPN and then touch .

• In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your network administrator to configure each

component of the VPN settings.

• Touch SAVE.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN settings screen.

To connect/disconnect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN:

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > VPN.

• VPNs you have added are listed; touch the VPN you want to connect with.

• In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials and touch CONNECT.

To disconnect:

• Touch a connected VPN, then select DISCONNECT.

To edit/delete a VPN

To edit a VPN:

• Swipe up on the Home screen.

• Touch Settings > Network & internet > VPN.

• VPNs you have added are listed; touch next to the VPN you want to edit.

• After finished, touch SAVE.

To delete:

• Touch next to the VPN

• Touch FORGET to delete

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Camera ��

Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos and shooting videos.

Before using the camera or camcorder, please be sure to remove the protective lens cover before use to avoid it affecting your picture quality.

To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen and then touch Camera .

Touch the screen

to focus

Touch to switch to video recorder

View the photos or

videos you have taken

To take a picture

The screen acts as the viewfinder. First position the object or landscape in the viewfinder, touch to take the picture which will be automatically saved.

To take a video

Touch to change the camera mode to video, then touch to start video recording. You can also touch the left part of the icon to take a picture during video recording.

Touch to pause video recording and touch to continue. Touch to stop recording. The video will be automatically saved.

Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken

• Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken.

Switch between front/ back camera

Take a photo

• Touch , then select Gmail/Bluetooth/MMS/etc. to share the photo or video.

• Touch to return to Camera.

Settings in framing mode

Before taking a photo/shooting a video, touch More and then to adjust a number of settings in framing mode.

Photo

• Photo size

Touch to select photo size.

Video

• Video quality

Touch to select video progressive scan output and definition.

General

• Volume button function

Touch to set volume button function in camera mode.

• Grid

Switch the toggle to enable/disable grid view. It divides the screen into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align compositional elements to the grid.

• Storage

Show the storage location for the photo.

• Save location information

Touch to turn on/off save location information when taking a picture.

• Shutter sound

Switch the toggle to enable/disable shutter sound when taking a photo.

• Reset settings

Touch to reset settings to default.

Other applications

The previous applications in this section are preinstalled on your phone. You can also download thousands of 3rd party applications by going to the Google Play Store on your phone.

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Application availability depends on countr y and provider.

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Google applications

Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life.

This manual briefly introduces the apps. For detailed features and user guides, refer to related websites or the introduction provided in the apps.

You are recommended to register with a Google Account to enjoy all of the functions.

9�1 Play Store

Serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications and games. Applications are either free of charge or at a cost.

In the Play Store, search for the app you need, download it and then follow the installation guide to install the app. You can also uninstall, update an app, and manage your downloads.

9�2 Chrome

Using the Chrome browser, you can enjoy surfing the Web. Your bookmarks, browsing history, and settings across all devices with the browser installed can be synchronized with your Google Account.

To get onto the Web, go to the Home screen and touch the Chrome icon in the Favorites tray.

To go to a web page

On the Chrome browser screen, touch the URL box at the top, enter the address of the web page, touch on keyboard to confirm.

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Availability depends on phone variants.

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Delete all contents

During web page surfing, touch for settings or more options.

9�6 YT Music

A music streaming service and online music locker operated by Google.

You can upload and listen to a large number of songs for free. In addition to offering music streaming for Internet-connected devices, the YT Music app allows music to be stored and listened to offline. Songs purchased through the YT Music app are automatically added to the user's account.

9�7 Play Movies & TV

Movies and television shows can be viewed online via Google Play Movies & TV. You can also download movies and TV shows for offline viewing. Some content is only available for rental or purchase.

9�8 Duo

Google Duo is a video chat mobile app; it allows users to use phone numbers to easily call people from their contact list. The app will automatically control the video quality by sensing the network connectivity.

9�3 Maps

Google Maps offers satellite imagery, street maps, 360° panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, or public transportation. By using this application, you can get your own location, search for a place, and get suggested route planning for your trips.

9�9 Photos

Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically analyses photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly locate the photo you need.

9�4 YouTube

YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. It supports a streaming function that allows you to start watching videos almost as soon as they begin downloading from the Internet.

9�5 Drive

Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service created by Google, which allows users to store files in cloud, share and edit files.

Files in Drive are well kept and you can reach your files from any device by logging in to your Google Account. Files or folders can be shared privately with particular users that have a Google Account.

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10�1�5 VPN

A mobile virtual private network (mobile VPN or mVPN) provides mobile devices with access to

To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen and then touch Settings .

Settings ��

10�1 Network & internet

10�1�1 Wi-Fi

Using Wi-Fi, you can now surf the Internet without using your SIM card whenever you are in the range of a wireless network. The only thing you have to do is to enter the Wi-Fi screen and configure an access point to connect your phone to the wireless network.

For detailed instructions on using Wi-Fi, please refer to section "7�1�2 Wi-Fi".

10�1�2 Cellular network

Roaming

If you don’t need to transmit data on other provider’s mobile networks, unmark the checkbox to avoid incurring significant roaming charges.

Access Point Names

You can select your preferred network with this menu.

10�1�3 Data usage

Touch to view settings related to your data usage. Mark the checkbox to set cellular data limit. Your cellular data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. You can also choose a data usage cycle to view the statistics and related applications of used data by your phone.

Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count differently. Please consider using a conservative limit.

10�1�4 Tethering & portable hotspot

This function allows you to share your phone's cellular data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi access point (refer to "7�4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection").

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network resources and software applications on their home network, when they connect via other wireless or wired networks. Mobile VPNs are used in environments where workers need to keep application sessions open at all times, throughout the working day, as the user connects via various wireless networks, encounters gaps in coverage, or suspend-and-resumes their devices to preserve battery life. A conventional VPN can't survive such events because the network tunnel is disrupted, causing applications to disconnect, time out, fail, or even the computing device itself to crash.

10�1�6 Airplane mode

Use Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.

You can also open Airplane mode by touching Airplane mode on the Quick setting bar or in phone options when long pressing Power key.

10�1�7 Private DNS

Touch to select the Private DNS Mode of the device.

10�2 Connected devices

Touch to set the connected devices for your phone, such as Bluetooth, Printing, USB, etc.

10�3 Apps & notifications

10�3�1 App info

You use the Apps settings to view details about the applications installed on your phone, to manage their data and force them to stop, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and emails. You can view all apps in this menu.

10�3�2 Notifications

Touch to manage apps notification. You can set permission of apps notification, the authority to show the notifications on the lock screen, etc.

10�3�3 Screen time

You can view the screen time or set daily timers for most apps. When the app timer ends, the app is paused for the rest of the day.

10�3�4 Permission manager

Touch to set the permissions for apps which are allowed or denied accessing the current app.

10�3�5 Default apps

Touch to view or access the settings of the default apps, such as Assist, Browser, Home, Phone, SMS, and opening links.

10�3�6 Special access

Touch to set the permissions of specific apps.

10�4 Battery

In the Battery screen you can select whether to display battery percentage in the status bar or to enable intelligent power saving.

10�5 Smart Manager

Touch to show Autostart, Battery, Memory and Notifications.

10�6 Display

In this menu, you can adjust your screen brightness, wallpaper, screen timeout, font size, etc.

To rotate screen contents when device is rotated, touch Advanced > Auto-rotate screen.

10�7 Sound

Touch to adjust call and notification ringtones, music, and other audio settings.

10�8 Storage

This menu displays the amount of internal phone storage. It shows the amount of internal phone storage used by applications (including those you downloaded), images, videos, etc. Touch the items to view details and touch Other apps in the details screen to access more available options.

10�9 Security

Touch to set Screen lock, Smart lock, SIM card lock Encryption & credentials, Device administrators, etc.

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10�10 Accounts

Touch to add, remove, and manage your email and other supported accounts. You can also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, receive, and synchronize data on their own schedules, and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically.

Touch Add account to add an account for the selected app.

10�11 Accessibility

Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.

10�12 Google

Touch to configure your Google Account and services settings.

10�13 Privacy

Touch to set the permissions, account activity and personal data of your phone.

10�14 Location

Mark the checkbox to enable or disable the Use location function. You can also access the settings of Location.

10�15 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

Touch to view screen time, limit the notifications from apps or access the settings of Do Not Disturb function. In this menu you can also set a bedtime schedule by activating the Wind Down function. For detailed instructions on setting timers for your apps, please refer to "10�3�3 Screen time".

10�16 System

10�16�1 Language & input

Touch to configure language settings, Virtual keyboard, Physical keyboard, Pointer speed, etc.

10�16�2 Gestures

Touch to set gestures such as Jump to camera/System navigation/Prevent ringing.

10�16�3 Date & time

Use Date & time settings to customize your preferences for how date and time are displayed.

10�16�4 Backup

Turn on the icon to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up will be restored onto the new phone when you sign in with your Google Account. If you mark this option, a wide variety of settings and data are backed up, including your Wi-Fi passwords, bookmarks, a list of the applications you’ve installed, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of the settings that you configure in the Settings application. If you unmark this option, you stop backing up your settings, and any existing backups are deleted from Google servers.

10�16�5 Reset options

Touch to Reset Wi-Fi, Cellular & Bluetooth, Reset app preferences, or Erase all data.

10�16�6 System Update

Touch to check for System updates.

10�16�7 Regulator y & safety

Touch to view product information.

10�16�8 Multiple users

You can share this device with other people by creating additional users. Each user has their own space, which they can customize with apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users can also adjust device settings such as Wi-Fi that affect everyone.

11�1 FOTA Upgrade

Using the FOTA Upgrade tool you can update your phone's software.

To access System update, please Swipe up on the Home screen, then go to Settings > System > System Update. Touch CHECK FOR UPDATES, and the phone will search for the latest software. The latest software will automatically download when the device is connected to a wireless network. After it is complete, please touch Install to complete the upgrade. Now your phone will have the latest software version.

You should turn on data connection or connect through Wi-Fi before searching for updates.

Making the most of your phone ��

10�17 About phone

This contains information such as Legal information, Model & hardware, Android version, IMEI, SIM status, Build number, and Custom build version.

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Safety and use ��

Please read before using your phone

THE BATTERY IS NOT FULLY CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE PHONE IS CHARGING.

Privacy restrictions

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your phone.

Disclaimers

ANY WEATHER, STOCK, OR OTHER INFORMATION, DATA, OR DOCUMENTATION (“ACCESSED INFORMATION”) ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OR ANY TECHNICAL SUPPORT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TCL MOBILE AND ITS AFFILIATES expressly disclaim any and all representations and warranties, arising by law or otherwise, related to the Accessed Information, including without limitation any express or implied representation or warranty of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, quality, accuracy, completeness, effectiveness, reliability, or usefulness. Without limiting the foregoing, it is further understood that TCL Mobile and its Affiliates are not responsible for any use of the Accessed Information or the results arising from such use, and that you use such information at your own risk.

Limitation of damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TCL MOBILE OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE TO YOU, ANY USER, OR THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF DATA, AND/OR LOSS OF PROFITS, REGARDLESS OF THE FORESEEABILITY THEREOF OR WHETHER TCL MOBILE OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF TCL MOBILE OR ITS AFFILIATES EXCEED THE AMOUNT RECEIVED FROM YOU, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY UNDER WHICH THE CAUSE OF ACTION IS BROUGHT. THE FOREGOING DOES NOT AFFECT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED.

Important health information and safety precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Electrical safety

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

Safety precautions for proper grounding installation

CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device.

Safety precautions for power supply unit

 Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s). Travel charger: Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A

Output: 5 V, 2A

 Take extra precautions

• Do not attempt to open the back cover;

• Do not attempt to eject, replace, or open the battery;

• Do not puncture the back cover of your phone;

• Do not burn or dispose of your phone in household garbage or store it at temperature above

60°C (140°F);

Phone and battery as a unibody device must be disposed of in accordance with locally applicable environmental regulations.

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This symbol on your phone, the battery, and the accessories mean that these products must be taken to collection points at the end of their life:

• Municipal waste disposal centers with specific bins for these types of equipment;

• Collection bins at points of sale.

They will then be recycled, preventing substances from being disposed of in the environment, so that their components can be reused.

Safety precautions for direct sunlight

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140˚F (60˚C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.

Safety in aircraft

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.

Environment restrictions

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Explosive atmospheres

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Road safety

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even with a hands-free kit) may cause distraction and can lead to an accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Safety precautions for RF exposure

 Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).

 Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound

speakers, TV and radio.

 Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any

metal.

 Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure

guidelines and should be avoided.

Interference with medical equipment functions

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics. If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Nonionizing radiation

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

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Electrical safety

 Accessories

• Use only approved accessories.

• Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.

• Take the necessary precautions not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or key rings, to

contact or short circuit the battery terminals.

 Connection to a car

• Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to the vehicle electrical system.

 Faulty and damaged products

• Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessory.

• Only qualified personnel must service or repair the phone or its accessory.

General precautions

You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any consequences of its use� You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a phone is prohibited� Use of your phone is subject to safety measures designed to protect users and their environment�

 Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device

Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pants’ pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.

 Device getting warm after prolonged use

When using your device for prolonged periods of time, such as when you’re talking on the phone, charging the battery or browsing the Web, the device may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device.

 Heed service markings

Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.

 Protect your phone

• Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and keep them in a clean and dust-free

place.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames or lit tobacco products.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid, moisture or high humidity.

• Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its accessories.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories.

• Do not paint your phone or its accessories

• Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories, only authorized personnel must

do so.

• Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures, maximum 140°F (60°C).

• Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

• Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break when you sit down.

 Damage requiring service

Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:

• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or damaged.

• There are noticeable signs of overheating.

• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.

 Avoid hot areas

The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

 Avoid wet areas

Never use the product in a wet location.

 Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature

When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid dama ging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device. NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment

or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

 Avoid pushing objects into product

Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

 Air bags

Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.

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 Mounting accessories

Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

 Avoid unstable mounting

Do not place the product on an unstable base.

 Use product with approved equipment

This product should be used only with personal computers and options identified as suitable for use with your equipment.

 Adjust the volume

Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.

 Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.

 Small children

Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury, or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.

 Repetitive motion injuries

To minimize the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with your phone:

• Do not grip the phone too tightly

• Press the buttons lightly

• Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which have

to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text.

• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

 Operating machinery

Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

 Loud noise

This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing.

 Emergency calls

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications.

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Not all 911 emergency service providers are capable of receiving location information. Be prepared to report your precise location/address when calling 911. The device location cannot be identified in all circumstances.

Regulatory agency identifications

For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of A507DL. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your device, use only the accessories listed below with your A507DL device. Operating temperature range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) NOTE: This product is intended for use with a certified Class Limited Power Source, rated 4.35 Volts

DC, maximum 1 Amp power supply unit.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver�

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected�

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help�

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Electronic labeling path: Touch Settings > System > Regulatory & Safety or press *#07#, you can find more information about labeling

(1)

This may vary depending on countr y.

(1)

, such as FCC ID.

Important Note

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except the transmitters built-in with the device.

US Information Concerning the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Requirements for Hearing Aid Compatibility with Wireless Devices

When wireless devices are used near hearing devices (such as hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference, and wireless devices also vary in the amount of interference that they generate.

The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding wireless devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices that are rated will have the rating displayed on the box together with other relevant approval markings.

The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device is vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated wireless device successfully. Consulting with your hearing health professional and testing the wireless device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

This smartphone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that the smartphone uses. However, other wireless technologies may be used in this smartphone that have not been tested for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of your smartphone thoroughly and in different locations to determine if you hear any interfering noise when using this smartphone with your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your wireless service provider about its return and exchange policies, and for information about hearing aid compatibility.

Hearing aid compatibility rating for this smartphone: M4/T4

How the ratings work

M-Ratings: Wireless devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate

less interference to hearing devices than wireless devices that are not labeled. M4 is the better or higher of the two ratings.

T-Ratings: Wireless devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated wireless devices. T4 is the better or higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from wireless devices.

For more information about the actions that the FCC has taken with regard to hearing aid compatibility with wireless devices and other steps that the FCC has taken to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to telecommunications services, visit www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.

SAR Information

1.02 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD)

1.25 W/kg @ 1g (BODY) THIS MODEL DEVICE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.

For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the TCL Mobile Limited. Accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

Your wireless mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

 American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992 .  National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP). Report 86. 1986.  International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996.  Ministry of Health (Canada), Safety Code 6. The standards include a substantial safety margin

designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phone employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg*. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of https://fjallfoss. fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/GenericSearch.cfm after searching on FCC ID: 2ACCJH111 Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Web-site as http://http://www.ctia.org/.

* In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phone used by the public is 1.6 Watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in usage.

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Normal condition only to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 15 mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body-worn accessories that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.

Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

 This transmitter has been demonstrated co-location compliance requirements with Bluetooth®

and WLAN. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment.

Hearing aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

RoHS compliance

This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 January 2003, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) and its amendments.

Electronic Recycling (Within USA Only):

For more information on Electronic Recycling, please:

1. Visit the Alcatel Electronic Recycling Program web page at us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibilitycompliance/electronic-recycling-program/.

Battery Recycling (USA & Canada):

Alcatel partners with Call2Recycle® to offer a safe and convenient battery recycling program. For more information on our Battery Recycling Program, please visit USA and Canada website at us.alcatelmobile.com/accessibility-compliance/battery-recycling/ and ca.alcatelmobile.com/ accessibility-compliance/battery-recycling/.

Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) safety information

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with pacemakers:

 Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the

phone is turned ON.

 Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.  Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. If you

have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn the phone OFF immediately.

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TCL A2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1�1 Keys and connectors

1�2 Getting started

1�3 Home screen

2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard

2�2 Text editing

3�2 Placing a call

3�3 Answering or rejecting a call

3�4 Managing multiple calls

3�5 Call log

3�7 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing

4�1 Write message

7�1 Connecting to the Internet

7�2 Connecting to Bluetooth devices

7�3 Connecting to a computer

7�4 Sharing your phone's mobile data connection

7�5 Connecting to virtual private networks

9�1 Play Store

9�2 Chrome

9�6 YT Music

9�7 Play Movies & TV

9�8 Duo

9�3 Maps

9�9 Photos

9�4 YouTube

9�5 Drive

10�1 Network & internet

10�2 Connected devices

10�3 Apps & notifications

10�4 Battery

10�5 Smart Manager

10�6 Display

10�7 Sound

10�8 Storage

10�9 Security

10�10 Accounts

10�11 Accessibility

10�12 Google

10�13 Privacy

10�14 Location

10�15 Digital Wellbeing & parental controls

10�16 System

11�1 FOTA Upgrade

10�17 About phone